The Beauty between the Sisters
In “Everyday Use” Alicia Walker illustrates a short story through Mama’s eyes the difference between her two African-American daughters. Even though Dee and Maggie grew up together in the same environment and home it is clear that they are different. Maggie is strongly attached to Mama and is interested in learning about her African-American heritage. As for Dee, using fashion to express herself, comes home to figure out her place in the family’s African-American heritage.
Maggie and Dee’s actions illustrates how much they are different from each other. Both sisters express themselves differently and touches on important history about their ancestors. Mama describes Maggie’s image as “almost hidden by the door…
In “Everyday Use” Alicia Walker illustrates a short story through Mama’s eyes the difference between her two African-American daughters. Even though Dee and Maggie grew up together in the same environment and home it is clear that they are different. Maggie is strongly attached to Mama and is interested in learning about her African-American heritage. As for Dee, using fashion to express herself, comes home to figure out her place in the family’s African-American heritage.
Maggie and Dee’s actions illustrates how much they are different from each other. Both sisters express themselves differently and touches on important history about their ancestors. Mama describes Maggie’s image as “almost hidden by the door…